Vigil for tourist killed in Central Park carriage

An 18-year-old tourist from India died after a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park bolted and overturned, with the incident prompting calls to end horse carriage rides in the area. A vigil will be held in his memory, and "Ryder’s Law," which aims to phase out the practice, will be renamed "Romanch’s Law" in his honor. The accident has intensified debates over the safety and welfare of carriage horses, with city officials and advocacy groups emphasizing the need for safety reforms and a potential end to carriage rides.

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